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Find the latest news from Volvo Cars, get info on upcoming events or read the most recent press releases.en-IEWed, 01 Apr 2015 12:42:21 +02:00Lord Mayor chooses Low emission car from Volvo.http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=54
Volvo is a world leader in reducing C02 emissions, so the Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke is happy to choose the Volvo S80 D4 SE Lux Geartronic equipped with Volvo’s latest Drive-E D4 diesel powertrain as the official Mayoral car for 2015. Tradition dictates that the first citizen of Dublin has the first car registered in the capital each year, for use as transport for official engagements.Mon, 16 Mar 2015 01:00:00Volvo Cars introduces Twin Engine technology in world’s most powerful and cleanest SUVhttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=53
The first Volvo designed from the ground up for plug-in/electrification compatibility, the XC90 T8 delivers all the performance of a luxury SUV, but with emission levels that even small hybrid cars struggle to match.Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:00:00Volvo Cars reveals new V60 Cross Countryhttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=52
Volvo Cars unveils the long-awaited Cross Country version of its successful V60 sportswagon at the LA Motor Show this week.Wed, 05 Nov 2014 03:00:00Lord Mayor chooses Low emission car from Volvo.http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=51
Tradition dictates that the first citizen of Dublin has the first car registered in the capital each year, and once again Lord Mayor of Dublin Oisín Quinn has chosen the Volvo S80 as his official Mayoral car.<br />Volvo is a world leader in reducing C02 emissions, so the Lord Mayor Oisín Quinn is happy to choose the Volvo S80 D4 SE Lux Geartronic equipped with Volvo’s latest Drive-E D4 diesel powertrain. Thu, 05 Jun 2014 10:00:00VOLVO PROUD TO SUPPORT THE VOLVO CORK WEEK 2014http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=50
Volvo Car Ireland and our principal Volvo dealer in Cork, Johnson and Perrott Motor Group are proud to sponsor Volvo Cork Week 2014. The event is taking place between 5th and 11th July 2014 at one of the world’s oldest yacht clubs, the Royal Cork Yacht Club based in Crosshaven, Co. Cork.Thu, 15 May 2014 02:00:00VOLVO S60 WINS PREMIUM D-SEGMENT AWARD AT THE MOTORCHECK.IE FLEET CAR AWARDShttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=49
Volvo Car Ireland is delighted to announce that the Volvo S60 has been named winner of D-Segment Premium award at the Motorcheck.ie Fleet Car Awards organised by fleet Car Magazine at an award ceremony yesterday, beating the Audi A4, BMW 3-Series and Volkswagen CC.Mon, 12 May 2014 04:00:00Volvo Cars' new DRIVE-E powertrains - efficient driving pleasure with world-first technologieshttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=48
Volvo Car Group's (Volvo Cars) new DRIVE-E range of powertrains takes efficient driving pleasure to a new dimension in which the number of cylinders is no longer important to describe power and drivability. The first three engines from the two-litre, four-cylinder DRIVE-E powertrain family will be launched in autumn 2013. The diesel version features world-first i-Art technology, and the most powerful petrol version comes with a combination of a compressor and a turbocharger.Tue, 03 Sep 2013 11:00:00Clodagh McKenna driving forward in a new Volvo XC60http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=47
<p><span>Celebrity Chef Clodagh McKenna was delighted to receive the keys to her new Volvo XC60 at this year’s Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta. This is Volvo’s fourth year as title sponsor of the event which is now Ireland’s largest sailing regatta. One of the highlights of the event is Ladies Day which was held on Saturday 13<sup>th</sup> and Clodagh McKenna was invited to be a guest Judge on the day “</span><span lang="EN-US">I was very excited to be judging Ladies Day at the Volvo Regatta this year. I love fashion and it’s always so exciting to see all of the style at an event like this one. The sun was splitting the rocks in Dun Laoighaire and it was a gorgeous day.” </span></p>Thu, 18 Jul 2013 12:00:00Volvo proud to support the Dun Laorighre Regatta 2013http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=46
Volvo Car Ireland Ltd is proud to continue our support of the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta in 2013. The Regatta is taking place between July 11th and 14th 2013 at one of the world’s most beautiful man-made harbour Dun Laorighre harbour.Thu, 11 Jul 2013 01:00:00Volvo Car Ireland announces 0% finance offerhttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=45
Volvo Car Ireland, has introduced a 0%* finance offer in conjunction with Bank of Ireland Finance on its S60 and V60 D2 SE versions and V40 ES and SE versions for a limited period while stocks last.Fri, 28 Jun 2013 02:00:00Volvo Car Ireland announces "Groundbreaking Safety Features" in their new PCP finance planhttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=44
Volvo Car Ireland has just launched a Personal Contract Plan with a difference on the Volvo V40, S60 and XC60. Volvo are so confident about the future value of their models that they are guaranteeing a GMFV†† of at least 41%.Wed, 26 Jun 2013 02:00:00Clodagh McKennahttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=43
I love the reliability and style – it’s a sexy car, but a practical one tooThu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00Volvo S60 D2 SE now comes with Leather upholstery as standardhttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=42
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<li>Prices from €33,595*</li>
<li>CO2 emissions of 114 g/km</li>
<li>Focus 1.6 liter diesel D2 SE versions offer a Premium level of specification without a Premium price</li>
<li>Bluetooth and Leather upholstery now standard at no additional cost to the customer</li></ul>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:00:00Lord Mayor chooses Low Emission car from Volvo.http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=40
Volvo is a world leader in reducing C02 emissions, so the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Naoise Ó Muirí, is happy to choose the Volvo S80 D3 SE as the official Mayoral car for 2013. Tradition dictates that the first citizen of Dublin has the first car registered in the capital each year, for use as transport for official engagements.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:00:00January 2013 Prices Announced for the Volvo S60 and V60 rangeshttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=39
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<li>Prices from €33,595*</li>
<li>CO2 emissions of 114 and 119 g/km</li>
<li>New Focus 1.6 liter diesel D2 SE versions offer a Premium level of specification without a Premium price</li>
<li>Bluetooth now standard across all trim levels</li></ul>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:00:00FREE VOLVO WINTER SAFETY CHECK FOR ALL VOLVO CUSTOMERShttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=38
Winter is upon us relax this winter and make the most of your Volvo even in tougher driving conditions with this special offer from your Volvo dealer. Our experienced Volvo- trained service technicians will check the essentials on your car for free so that you can enjoy life with ultimate peace of mind.Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:00:00Volvo V40 Continental Irish Compact Family Car of the Year 2013http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=37
Volvo's all-new V40 has been named 'Continental Irish Compact Family Car of the Year' at the 2013 Continental Irish Car of the Year Awards, judged and hosted by Irish Motoring Writers Association, held at the Convention Centre Dublin on Thursday 22nd November.Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:00:00Record-breaking safety rating for the all-new Volvo V40 in Euro NCAP testhttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=36
The all-new Volvo V40 has received the top rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP collision test. The overall result is the best ever recorded by the institute.Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:00:00Volvo Car Corporation leads the way in car safety: risk of being injured in a Volvo reduced by 50 percent since year 2000http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=35
Volvo Car Corporation's determination to build the safest cars in the world has been acknowledged by several independent crash tests during the past year. These results come as no surprise to the company's safety experts.Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:00:00Volvo S60 earns top result in severe offset crash testhttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=34
Volvo Car Corporation's leadership in car safety is once again highlighted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In the latest report the Volvo S60 is one out of the two cars that earn the best rating in IIHS's new small offset frontal crash testWed, 15 Aug 2012 08:00:00SARTRE road train premiere on public roadshttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=33
For the first time ever a road train comprising a Volvo XC60, a Volvo V60 and a Volvo S60 plus one truck automatically driving in convoy behind a lead vehicle has operated on a public motorway among other road users. The historic test in Spain was highly successful.Mon, 28 May 2012 03:00:00Volvo Service Promise – Peace of mind for you and your carhttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=32
Volvo Car Ireland will launch a new service plan in March 2012. Volvo Service Promise offers the Volvo Customer a complete customer car experience which is unique to Volvo Service Centres.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00Lord Mayor chooses Low Emission car from Volvohttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=31
<p>Volvo has achieved the greatest reduction in CO2 emissions in the last 12 months, so the Lord Mayor of Dublin is happy to choose the Volvo S80 DRIVe as the official Mayoral car for 2012.</p>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00Volvo DRIVe to minimise taxhttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=24
<p>The decision to choose one car over another involves many factors. Suitability of the vehicle for purpose, purchase price and cost of ownership as well as the way a car looks and feels are all important factors in the buying decision. </p>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:00:00Clodagh McKenna driving forward in a Volvo XC60http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=28
Celebrity Chef Clodagh McKenna leads a very busy life these days. Not only are there the books, the TV and radio appearances and the Cookery School at the Lyons Estate, but recently Clodagh added Homemade by Clodagh @ Arnotts to her credits. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 02:00:00Volvo Car Corporation develops Range Extenders for electric cars - adding 1,000 km extra rangehttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=26
Volvo Car Corporation is now taking the next step in the company's electrification strategy by producing test cars with Range Extenders - electric cars that are fitted with a combustion engine to increase their effective range.Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:00:00The Volvo "How Much?" Awardhttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=25
Volvo Car Ireland has been reviewing how the emissions of its vehicles have changed over the last few years and it has thrown up some interesting facts.Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:00:00Scrappage is dead …… Long live Volvo Swappagehttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=27
OK, the headline may be a little over dramatic, but July does herald the start of the Volvo Swappage programme, which has been created following the end of the Government Scrappage scheme. And with savings up to €8,500 it is significantly better than the Scrappage scheme ever was.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:00:00Five-Star Crash Test Rating for Volvo V60http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=23
• EuroNCAP awards a five-star crash test rating to Volvo V60 <br />• V60 technology lead to a maximum 100% score for Safety Assist <br />• City Safety - already awarded EuroNCAP Advanced rating - fitted as standardWed, 29 Jun 2011 01:00:00Volvo Car Corporation develops technology to avoid collisions with wild animalshttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=22
<p>Volvo Car Corporation is taking the next step in active safety by developing a system that alerts and automatically brakes for animals on the road. The new system will be launched on the market in a few years' time.</p>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:00:00How do you make a popular car even better?http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=20
By making it better value for money is usually a good place to start!! In these days when people are more likely to paint a politician red than paint the town red, how can Volvo help make things a little brighter for Irish motorists? Well one way is to make the popular Volvo S40 and Volvo V50 models even better value than before.Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:00:00Volvo S40 and V50 DRIVe - now with CO2 emissions of just 99 g/kmhttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=21
Volvo Car Ireland has launched revised DRIVe versions of its S40 saloon and V50 estate, complete with Start/Stop technology, that reduces CO2 emissions to just 99g/km. The revisions reduce the CO2 emissions of the S40 and V50 by a further 5g/km and mean they now join the Volvo C30 DRIVe under the 100g/km threshold.Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:00:00SAFETY BEYOND STARS - 40 YEARS OF RESEARCHING REAL-WORLD ACCIDENTShttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=19
For 40 years, Volvo Car Corporation's Accident Research Team has studied, documented and analysed over 40,000 traffic accidents involving Volvo cars in the real traffic environment. The knowledge gained has helped develop many of the new and innovative safety systems Volvo has launched over the years.Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:00:00Zhejiang Geely Completes Acquisition of Volvo Car Corporationhttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=18
Hangzhou, China / Gothenburg, Sweden - 2nd August 2010 - Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. (&quot;Geely Holding Group&quot;), one of the fastest-growing car manufacturers in China, today announced it has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of Volvo Car Corporation (&quot;Volvo Cars&quot;) from Ford Motor Company.
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<p class=v-introduction>Geely also announced that Stefan Jacoby, the Chief Executive of Volkswagen Group of America, would become President and Chief Executive Officer of Volvo Cars. </p>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:00:00Irv Gordon aims for 3 million miles in his Volvo P1800http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=17
<span style="color:#333333;font-family:'verdana','sans-serif'"><font size=1>While all the talk currently about older cars in Ireland is about the government backed scrappage scheme, here is one story from the other end of the scale – a 45 year old Volvo with nearly 3 million miles on the clock, incredibly all by the same driver.</font></span> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:00:00Summit Entertainment's The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Features the Volvo XC60http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=16
The Twilight Saga is one of the most popular film franchises and once again Edward Cullen drives a Volvo XC60. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:00:00PRICES AND SPECIFICATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE ALL-NEW VOLVO S60http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=15
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<li>All-new Volvo S60 starts from €32,250* (D3 S)</li>
<li>Four luxury specification levels – S, ES, SE and SE Lux</li>
<li>Ground-breaking Pedestrian Detection technology including ACC with Distance Alert, Queue Assist and Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake available as an option </li>
<li>2 low emission diesel engines at launch, with additional engines added to the range in Q4 2010 and Q1 2011</li>
<li>Arriving in Irish dealer showrooms in August and available to order now </li></ul>Mon, 17 May 2010 12:00:00Open Weekend at your Local Volvo Dealerhttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=14
The full range of Volvo DRIVe models will be on display for a special Open Weekend and Test Drive event during the weekend of the 6th &amp; 7th February at Volvo Dealers throughout Ireland. Volvo has one of the most comprehensive environmentally focused ranges of cars in the premium market with the DRIVe models. The DRIVe (pronounced Drive-e) badge is applied to any model that has best in class environmental performance.Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:00:00Volvo XC90 – Practical, Powerful and Priced to Pleasehttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=13
The recent cold and icy weather has reminded us of the benefits of having four wheel drive or all wheel drive. But it is not just the extremes of the last few weeks that makes the All Wheel Drive Volvo XC90 the right vehicle for you and your family. Following a near €11,000 price reduction the XC90 is now priced from just €58,421* with one of the very best and most practical 7 seat arrangements as standard. And if the 185 bhp of power and 400 Nm of torque is not enough there is now a dealer fit engine upgrade available.Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:00:00The new Volvo C30 – a dramatic new front design and even more choicehttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=11
The new Volvo C30 boosts its presence on Irish roads with a more confident &amp; dramatic front - and even better value &amp; choice.Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:00:00Volvo Cars takes on safety challenges in electric carshttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=12
Volvo Cars' work on electrification technology includes a systematic approach to safety issues related to battery power.<br>The basic perspective is that a battery-powered Volvo must be as safe as any other new Volvo car - when it comes to owning and driving and also in the event of an accident.Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:00:00VOLVO CARS TAKES NEXT STEP IN DEVELOPMENT OF CARS POWERED BY ELECTRICITY AND BUILDS AN ELECTRIC TEST FLEEThttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=10
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<li>Volvo Cars is presenting the next-generation battery electric Volvo C30 with a range of 150 kilometres at the Detroit Motor Show</li>
<li>Volvo Cars will build a test fleet of 50 electric Volvo C30s which will be used in real-life traffic from 2011</li></ul>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:00:00Taoiseach Brian Cowen, TD to use Volvo's low emission cars at the COP15 climate meeting in Copenhagenhttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=9
Volvo Car Corporation is one of the sponsors of limousines and other cars for the United Nations COP15 Climate Conference in Copenhagen from December 7 to 18, 2009.Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:00:00Sculpted to move you - first pictures of the all-new Volvo S60http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=8
Here are the first official pictures of the all-new Volvo S60 - sportier and more dynamic than any previous Volvo model.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:00THERE'S MORE TO LIFE THAN A VOLVO. . .http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=6
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<li>There's the new 3 year, 100,000km manufacturer's warranty.</li>
<li>There's a price realignment on key models – saving up to €11,000.</li>
<li>There's a free SE or R-Design Upgrade (worth up to €4,000) for customers who purchase for January delivery before 31st December 2009.</li></ul>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00Volvo DRIVe with Start/Stop Technology and best-in-class CO2 levelshttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=7
Volvo Cars recently presented a range of fuel-efficient DRIVe models, all with best-in-class CO2 emission levels at the Geneva motor show. The extremely low figures for the C30, S40 and V50 have been achieved thanks to an advanced Start/Stop system.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00NEW VOLVO C30 R-DESIGN WITH http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=4
The popular R-DESIGN specification is set to give the new Volvo C30 SportsCoupe a whole new appeal.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00NEW VOLVO C30 1.6D DRIVe WITH START/STOP EMITTING ONLY 99 G/KM OF CO2http://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=5
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<li>The new Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop will emit just 99g/ km</li>
<li>As little as 3.8 L/ 100Km on the combined cycle </li>
<li>Capable of up to 1380 kilometres on one tank of fuel</li></ul>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00THE NEW VOLVO C30 SPORTSCOUPEhttp://www.volvocars.com/ie/top/about/news/pages/default.aspx?itemid=3
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<li>New front and rear design </li>
<li>Introduction of the new Sports chassis </li>
<li>New accessory styling kit </li>
<li>Extensive range of options, bold colours and accessories </li></ul>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:00:00